14. This was the third time that Jesus appeared to his disciples after he was raised from death.
15. When Jesus and his disciples had finished eating, he asked, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than the others do?”Simon Peter answered, “Yes, Lord, you know I do!”“Then feed my lambs,” Jesus said.
16. Jesus asked a second time, “Simon son of John, do you love me?”Peter answered, “Yes, Lord, you know I love you!”“Then take care of my sheep,” Jesus told him.
17. Jesus asked a third time, “Simon son of John, do you love me?”Peter was hurt because Jesus had asked him three times if he loved him. So he told Jesus, “Lord, you know everything. You know I love you.”Jesus replied, “Feed my sheep.
18. I tell you for certain that when you were a young man, you dressed yourself and went wherever you wanted to go. But when you are old, you will hold out your hands. Then others will tie your belt around you and lead you where you don't want to go.”
19. Jesus said this to tell how Peter would die and bring honour to God. Then he said to Peter, “Follow me!”
20. Peter turned and saw Jesus' favourite disciple following them. He was the same one who had sat next to Jesus at the meal and had asked, “Lord, who is going to betray you?”
21. When Peter saw that disciple, he asked Jesus, “Lord, what about him?”